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Course Name | (中) 學術英文說寫(2408) | ||||
(Eng.) Academic English:Speaking and Writing | |||||
Offering Dept | Language Center | ||||
Course Type | Required | Credits | 2 | Teacher | Hsu Hsiao Ling |
Department | General | Language | 中/英文 | Semester | 2025-FALL |
Course Description | Course Description This 16-week course is designed to develop students’ academic English proficiency through a balanced focus on speaking and writing skills. In the first half of the course, students will work in pairs to plan and deliver problem-solution presentations, learning how to organize content, design effective slides, and apply key presentation strategies. Emphasis is placed on in-class collaboration, peer feedback, and confidence-building through structured practice. In the second half, the course shifts to academic writing. Students will learn to summarize texts, construct clear and coherent paragraphs, and use practical writing tools to enhance accuracy and clarity. The course culminates in an individually written assignment that demonstrates students’ ability to express ideas effectively in academic English. Through both individual and collaborative tasks, the course aims to help students build a strong foundation in academic communication for future coursework and professional settings. |
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Prerequisites | self-directed learning in the course | Y |
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Learning Objectives By the end of the course, students will be able to: Speaking (Weeks 1–9): 1. Identify and explain components of an effective academic presentation. 2. Collaborate with peers to plan, organize, and rehearse a problem-solution presentation. 3. Design and use presentation slides (e.g., PowerPoint) to support spoken content. 4. Deliver a structured presentation with appropriate academic language, tone, and body language. 5. Provide and apply constructive peer feedback to improve presentation performance. Writing (Weeks 10–16): 6. Summarize academic texts accurately and concisely in their own words. 7. Write coherent and unified paragraphs with clear topic sentences and supporting details. 8. Apply writing tools (e.g., grammar checkers, outlining techniques) to revise and improve written work. 9. Produce an original academic writing piece that demonstrates logical organization, clarity, and appropriate use of academic conventions. |
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Grading rubrics: Attendance 10% Presentations 30% Writing test 30% Zuvio 20% Self-regulated learning 10% |
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